Career
Development
Centre
Josephine Walsh
www.nuigalway.ie/careers
Career Tips for Mature Students
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Start with the end in mind!
…. but be open to new opportunities
Keep your contacts from your “old” life
Identify your transferable skills – highlight these
in your CV- your experience counts!
• Challenge and confront prejudice - but don't
presume that it is always a factor.
• Emphasise your ability and flexibility to work in a
mixed age environment.
• Convey your reliability and loyalty
Things that are important
Values
Things I like to do
Interests
Things that suit me
Personality
Things I can do
Skills
Know yourself
Values
Interests
Personality
Skills
Take stock
Know what’s out there
Reflection on
journey to date
Occupational profiles
Labour market info
Info Interview
Get there
Job Hunt
Application process
Organise year out
Start business
Make a choice
Employment
Further Study
Year out
Entrepreneurship
Career Development Centre
floor above Computer Services
• You are welcome:
– 24/7
www.nuigalway.ie/careers
– 9.00 am to 5.00 p.m.
– Information Room
&
• Quick Queries 11am – 12pm
2.30pm – 4pm